Severe Heatwave in Europe Leads to Thousands of Excess Deaths and Strain on Infrastructure
03.07.2026, 17:00
A catastrophic heatwave across Europe has resulted in at least 20,000 excess deaths, with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands experiencing the most severe impacts. France reported 2,025 excess deaths at the peak of the heat, while Belgium faced a 39% increase in mortality rate. The conditions,...
